Design > Water Feature
The pond pictured above is an integral portion of a rain water re-use system which is part of the Kroon Hall project. The system collects runoff from the building's roof and from portions of the grounds. Once collected, the water is held in a settling tank which allows the majority of the sediment to settle out. From there, the water is moved to a storage tank, combined with any excess water from the geothermal wells, and slowly recirculated through the surface treatment pond (shown above). The pond employs aquatic plants to further cleanse the water, while also providing an enjoyable and relaxing area for the whole community. Finally, after the water is filtered and disenfected, it can be used for toilet flushing in the building, and for landscape irrigation.
Design Team
Design Architect:
Hopkins Architects
www.hopkins.co.uk
Executive Architect:
Centerbrook Architects and Planners
www.centerbrook.com
Structural Engineers:
ARUP
www.arup.com
Sustainable Design:
Atelier Ten
www.atelierten.com
Landscape Architect:
Olin Partnership
www.olinptr.com